Securing Funding
An important part of preparing a partnership plan is to estimate what resources the partnership is likely to require to deliver on the priorities identified. We recognise that existing resources may be tight and suggest the partnership may wish to consider the following:
- Mainstreaming activities where appropriate – through Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act, responsible authorities have a requirement to do all that they reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder in their area.
- By delivering on common objectives, the partnership may bring together resources from across responsible authorities.
- Considering funding through the Local Area Agreement – by ensuring that local community safety priorities are reflected in the Local Area Agreement, the partnership may access funds through the Local Strategic Partnership.
- Putting existing resources and delivery mechanisms to the best use – understanding what is being done already and building on this rather than initiating additional projects.
- Accessing external sources of funding – a number of additional sources of funding exist for specific projects commissioned through the partnership, both through Government Office and central government and initiative-specific funds.
- In Wales, there are specific Welsh Assembly Government funding streams available to partnerships.
